ERIC Number: EJ1030230
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 28
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ISSN: ISSN-1558-2159
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Finding the Right Fit: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Milwaukee Choice Schools
Egalite, Anna J.; Jensen, Laura I.; Stewart, Thomas; Wolf, Patrick J.
Journal of School Choice, v8 n1 p113-140 2014
This article explores differential hiring and retention practices across schools of choice using data gathered as part of a comprehensive evaluation of a large-scale school voucher program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A variety of interview, survey, and observation instruments are used to describe the challenges and strategies that 13 schools report regarding teacher recruitment and retention. We conclude that schools with established partnerships with institutions that share a religious or philosophical commitment experience the highest success with recruiting and retaining teachers. We describe the strategies used by these schools and make recommendations for improving teacher retention in schools of choice.
Descriptors: School Choice, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Selection, Educational Vouchers, School Surveys, Interviews, Observation, Barriers, Employment Practices, Teacher Characteristics, Personnel Policy, Likert Scales, Sustainability, Leadership Effectiveness, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Education Programs, Institutional Mission, Institutional Advancement, Job Satisfaction, Faculty Mobility, High School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Principals, Parent Surveys, Governing Boards, Counselors, Qualitative Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin
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